The initiative, led by Lorenzo Cohen,
Ph.D., professor of behavioral science and general oncology at MD Anderson, will
examine the effects of an innovative,
standardized integrative oncology program based on the model outlined in the
book
Anticancer, by Dr. Servan-Schreiber.

The study will dramatically move the integrative medicine field forward
through several ground breaking strategies where previous research has
fallen short. The Servan-Schreiber/Cohen Anticancer Fund will support a
5-year research project with the following measurable aims:

Develop a comprehensive, novel, standardized, web-based, integrative
oncology intervention program based on the model outlined in Anticancer.
The program will include special diets, physical activity, stress
management, social support, control of environmental contaminants, and
some supportive natural supplements that many people with cancer are
already taking (e.g., vitamin D3, fish oil, and turmeric).

Pilot test the integrative oncology intervention to evaluate to what
degree it is possible to improve a person’s natural defenses and
clinical outcomes as measured by the above tests through the biological
assessment of the tumor microenvironment, and conventional psychological
and quality of life measures.

Evaluate to what degree this comprehensive integrative oncology
intervention reduces the progression of disease.

M. D. Anderson Cancer Center & Anticancer are currently seeking philanthropic funding to advance the goals of the Integrative Medicine Program, and to specifically support the development and testing of a novel, comprehensive integrative oncology intervention.